Bushmead, WA 6055 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Bushmead is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6055, home to 677 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Mundaring local government area and roughly 16 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$480 /wk
Population677
Median age32
Area3.2 km²
To CBD16 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
677
Median age
32 years
Median household income
$2,742 /week
Median personal income
$1,433 /week
Median family income
$2,963 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Swan
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Swan
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$480 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,199
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Helena Valley Primary School Primary · Government
  • Maida Vale Primary School Primary · Government
  • Clayton View Primary School Primary · Government
  • High Wycombe Primary School Primary · Government
  • Edney Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 26 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Midland Rd Banksia Caravan Park bus · 698 m
  • Midland Rd After Adelaide St bus · 723 m
  • Broadmeadows Dr Before Carina Ln bus · 730 m
  • Broadmeadows Dr After Carina Ln bus · 749 m
  • Broadmeadows Dr After Chidlows Rd bus · 750 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 16 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 4.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 805 resolvable premises in Bushmead. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Midland District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bushmead?

Bushmead (WA 6055) had 677 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Bushmead?

The median advertised rent in Bushmead is $480/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Bushmead?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bushmead covering government sectors. Nearest include: Helena Valley Primary School (1.8 km), Maida Vale Primary School (2.4 km), Clayton View Primary School (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Bushmead?

Bushmead is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Bushmead?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Bushmead?

In Bushmead, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (4.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Bushmead?

26 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bushmead centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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